The third edition of the Hip Hop World Awards was hosted by comedian Basketmouth and Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson. It was held on 15 March 2008 at Planet One in Maryland, Lagos, Nigeria.[1] Nigerian-French singer Aṣa won 3 awards, including Album of the Year for her eponymous debut studio album. 2face Idibia received the most nominations with six.[2][3]

The Headies 2008
Date15 March 2008 (2008-03-15)
LocationPlanet One, Maryland, Lagos
CountryNigeria
Hosted byBasketmouth and Dakore Egbuson
Most awardsAṣa (3)
Most nominations2 Face Idibia (6)
Websitetheheadies.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkHipTV
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Winners and nominees

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Winners are emboldened.

Album of the Year Artiste of the Year
Song of the Year Recording Artiste of the Year
Producer of the Year Best Music Video
  • "Stylee" – DJ Tee (Winner)
  • "Do Me" – Jude Okoye
  • "Greenland" – TY Bello & Abbey
  • "Fire on the Mountain" – COSA
  • "Sasha" – Clarence Peters
Best Reggae/Dancehall Album Best R&B/Pop Album
  • Uchie – African Rockstar
  • True StoryTimaya (Winner)
  • Fever – African China
  • Grass to Grace – 2Face Idibia (Winner)
  • IndependentFaze
  • Call my NameNiyola
  • Press on Part 2 – Indispensables
  • Game OverP-Square
Best Rap Album Best Collabo
Best Rap Single Best Vocal Performance (Male)
Best Vocal Performance (Female) Next Rated
  • GT The Guitarman – "Dreamer"
  • Wande Coal – "Ololufe" (Winner)
  • Banky W – "Ebutte Metta"
  • M.I – "Crowd Mentality"
  • Cyrus da Virus – "Very Gbofty"
Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year African Artiste of The Year
Lyricist on the Roll Hall of Fame
  • Terry tha Rapman – "Only 4 Naija"
  • Mode 9 – "Contradiction" (Winner)
  • M.I – "Crowd Mentalist"
  • Ruggedman – "Ruggedy Baba"

References

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  1. ^ Adekunle, Ayeni (26 January 2008). "Nigeria: Hip Hop World Awards 2008 is Here!". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  2. ^ "The Hip Hop World Awards". World Hip Hop Market. 21 March 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Glitz and Flaws of HHWA 2008". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 11 March 2014.